INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) 5603
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3 HOURS
This course seeks to expand student’s knowledge of the role of technology in the planning and management of organizations and covers both information technology topics and operations management topics. Students gain understanding of management information systems, decision support systems, expert systems, database management systems, and enterprise systems. These systems facilitate the effective management and control of an organization’s operations. Operations management topics include materials requirement planning, enterprise resource planning, quality assurance, supply chain management and decision theory. Prerequisite: ECON 5043 or ECON 2123. (fall, spring)
6613
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 3 HOURS
This course exposes students to structured systems analysis and design through implementation of the systems development life cycle. Students prepare a comprehensive group case involving systems proposal, cost estimation, interpersonal interviewing techniques, process modeling, data modeling, network modeling, interface design, file and database construction, security concerns, and maintenance issues. Prototyping and rapid development techniques are discussed. Prerequisites: IT 5603 and permission of the instructor. (TBA)
6623
ADVANCED DATABASE MANAGEMENT
3 HOURS
6633
STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
3 HOURS
This course provides students with skills required to develop data structures in order to store organizational memory. The course begins with review of SQL through comprehensive assignments, followed by instruction in Oracle, and then database management and development techniques. Topics include flat file, hierarchic, network and relational database models; data modeling using Logical Data Structures; Structured Query Language; data normalization; storage concerns and data warehousing; and distributed database systems. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to conceptualize, develop, test, and maintain a complete database system on either microcomputer or mainframe systems. Large blocks of time will be spent in the lab and working directly with the instructor. Prerequisites: IT 6613 and IT 2313 or other programming language and permission of the instructor. (TBA)
This course examines the use and implementation of information systems for strategic and competitive advantage in an organization. The focus is on analysis of frameworks, which provides students understanding of the elements of competitive advantage from an upper-management perspective. This foundation of frameworks is linked to the organization’s information systems through the use of case studies and augmented with real-world examples. Topics include a sampling of Commercial Enterprise Software packages and various implementation methodologies. Students are required to develop a Request For Proposal for the acquisition of an Enterprise Software package and to evaluate multiple alternatives to meet the needs of a case study organization. Prerequisite: IT 5603. (TBA)
6643
ADVANCED NETWORKING
3 HOURS
This course is a conceptual and technological survey of the structure of distributed information systems architectures, operating systems, network operating systems, data management systems, application development environments, peripheral technology, and user interfaces. Interoperability between these architectural components is explored and technology and trends in each architectural element are reviewed. Students learn how a network group works in an information technology department within an organization. Student are exposed to home pages, graphics, search engines, and other internet items. We discuss accomplishing electronic commerce over the internet and how businesses will evolve with the use of the internet. Prerequisite: IT 5603. (spring)
92
Graduate Course Descriptions
2013-14
6653
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
3 HOURS
Creating a winning e-business provides students with practical ideas on planning and creating an e- business. No previous e-business knowledge or experience is necessary. The course helps students learn about key business elements of planning and starting an e-business from the ground up. Creating a winning e-business takes a practical case-based and hands-on approach to planning and starting an e-business. Numerous e-business examples are used to illustrate important concepts. A specially designed team project is included. Prerequisite: IT 5603. (TBA)
6663 BUSINESS SYSTEMS INTERNSHIP 3 HOURS
The internship allows students to gain practical work experience while integrating knowledge and abilities gained in earlier information technology courses. The intern must work with the internship coordinator and a faculty member, along with the sponsor for an organization external to the university, to develop an internship proposal. A written research report is required. Prerequisites: completion of all required information technology courses, advanced standing in the M.B.A. program, and completion of an approved proposal. (TBA)
MANAGEMENT (MGMT) 5033
ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS IN MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
3 hours
5503
THE WORLD ECONOMY AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
3 hours
5703
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
3 hours
5713
ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGERIAL PROCESSES
3 hours
This course blends the basic principles of management and marketing into an integrated system, placing an emphasis on managerial activities within a dynamic internal and external environment. Management is viewed from a global, long-term perspective with an emphasis on understanding how an organization develops and implements its strategies in today’s rapidly changing world. Management topics include analysis of the organization’s external and internal environments and how managers are engaged in the creation, planning, implementation, and control of strategies at all levels of the firm. Marketing topics include a basic understanding of core principles of marketing, market segmentation and positioning, consumer and organizational buying, and the marketing mix elements. This course does not fully address each topic area presented, but introduces students to management and marketing concepts and provides general familiarity with each topic area. (fall, spring)
A foundation course for understanding the world economy and the international economic forces that affect every activity in the private or public sector of our economy. It provides a comprehensive introduction to international monetary systems, worldwide patterns of trade and investment, international money and capital markets, balance of payments issues, and an overview of financial, managerial, marketing, and strategic planning problems confronted by multinational finance. The determinants of trade and foreign investment are discussed, and international institutions that regulate trade and capital flows are surveyed. (fall, spring)
This course examines areas of law and ethics that relate to the contemporary business environment. Areas of study include contracts, torts, white collar crime, product liability, anti-competitive practices, consumer protection, employment practices, business organizations, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of business managers. (fall, spring)
This course enhances the student’s ability to manage organizations and their members. The primary objective is to increase understanding of organizational behavior theory, research and practice
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